Which of the Following Transitions Represent the Emission of a Photon

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transitions represent the emission of a photon with the largest energy?

• A) n = 2 to n = 1
• B) n = 3 to n = 1
• C) n = 6 to n = 3
• D) n = 1 to n = 4
• E) n = 2 to n = 3

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Definitions:

2-Pentyne

An organic compound belonging to the alkyne family, characterized by a triple bond between two carbon atoms.

Carbon Atoms

The basic building blocks of organic molecules, characterized by having four bonds, either to other carbon atoms or different elements.

Alkene

Hydrocarbons that contain at least one carbon-to-carbon double bond, characterized by the formula CnH2n.

Alkyne

A hydrocarbon with at least one carbon-carbon triple bond, characterized by the general formula CnH2n-2.